How do I stay in touch with my camper when they are at SMA?

Phone Calls:

Phone Calls

Our phone call policy at SMA is that campers may receive or make phone calls once during each 2 week session (After the first week). Prior to the opening day of each session we will inform you of the times you may call your camper at SMA. We will have a boys and girls “call day” avoid jammed phone lines. Campers who arrive at camp on the SMA Camp Van will call home during the first 2 days of camp to verify they have arrived safely. Of course, you are always welcome to contact us for an update or to verify that your camper arrived safely at camp.

Please understand that campers' active schedules do not bring them near the phone.

On your appointed call days please call 814-667-3874 from 30-1.30pm and 5.30-7.30pm

Please keep phone calls to 5-10 minutes so that other families have a chance to visit.

Please do not take it personally if your child does not call home on their call day. Campers are not required to call home and they may be immersed in “SMA Camp Life”. Director Jud and his staff are always available to give you a “Camper Update” about your child.

Please don’t panic if your camper calls and leaves a message if you are not home. Usually, they just want to say hello. If there is an emergency, rest assured we will be contacting you directly from the office.

Incoming Calls: Please call 814-667-3874

Outgoing Calls: Campers will call you on 814-667-2130, please DO NOT call back on this line as it is for outgoing calls only.

Session 1:

Girls:

Friday 6/30 from 12.30 to 1.30 and 5.30 to 7.30 (Please call 814-667-3874)

Boys

Sunday 7/2 from 12.30 to 1.30 and 5.30 to 7.30 (Please call 814-667-3874)

Session 2:

Girls

Thursday 7/13 from 12.30 to 1.30 and 5.30 to 7.30 (Please call 814-667-3874)

Boys

Sunday 7/16 from 12.30 to 1.30 and 5.30 to 7.30 (Please call 814-667-3874)

Session 3:

Girls

Friday 7/28 from 12.30 to 1.30 and 5.30 to 7.30 (Please call 814-667-3874)

Boys

Monday 7/31 from 12.30 to 1.30 and 5.30 to 7.30 (Please call 814-667-3874)

Session 4:

Girls

Saturday 8/12 from 12.30 to 1.30 and 5.30 to 7.30 (Please call 814-667-3874)

Boys

Tuesday 8/15 from 12.30 to 1.30 and 5.30 to 7.30 (Please call 814-667-3874)

**Please keep phone calls to 5-10 minutes so that other families have a chance to visit.

If you are wondering how your camper is adjusting to life at SMA you are welcome to call or email our office any time and chat with Jud, Anne or other staff. That number is also 814-667-3874.

Letters:

Campers LOVE to receive letters and cards while they are at camp. SMA campers are not required to write home, however we do encourage them to write. If you would like your child to write home while they are at camp please send them with paper, pens, envelopes and stamps.